Terrebonne schools superintendent earns high marks

Published: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 8:50 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 8:50 p.m.

The Terrebonne Parish School Board has rated Superintendent Philip Martin as satisfactory — the highest rating — in his annual evaluation.

Members called a special meeting Tuesday evening where they scored Martin, who has served as superintendent since 2009, behind closed doors in executive session, which is off limits to the public.

“He's the best we've ever had. He works hard to make our district what it is, and I'm tickled to have him as our superintendent,” said Board member Hayes Badeaux.

According to board policy, members are required to review the superintendent's performance every June. Each board member completes an observation report where Martin is rated as either unsatisfactory, needs improvement or satisfactory. He has been rated satisfactory in all his previous evaluations.

During the process, board members look at the superintendent's record, including how he manages the budget, the finances and employees. He was also evaluated according to student performance and test scores.

Like Badeaux, board member Debbie Benoit agrees that Martin, is a hard worker who strives to keep a steady flow of communication.

“I have a really good working relationship with him. He's always available, open communication. He's a hard worker. It's everything you look for in a superintendent,” Benoit said.

When Martin addressed the board, he credited the district's successes to teachers and employees before reaffirming his plans to continue making student achievement his top priority.

“Whatever successes we have it isn't because of me,” Martin said. “It's due to our teachers and our employees. Next year we're going to continue our success with our kids.

“The district looks for student achievement as our priority. It is our No. 1 job and responsibility, and I feel that the district has embraced that philosophy,” he added.

Staff Writer Aline Carambat can be reached at 850-1148 or aline.carambat@houmatoday.com.

<p>The Terrebonne Parish School Board has rated Superintendent Philip Martin as satisfactory — the highest rating — in his annual evaluation. </p><p>Members called a special meeting Tuesday evening where they scored Martin, who has served as superintendent since 2009, behind closed doors in executive session, which is off limits to the public.</p><p>“He's the best we've ever had. He works hard to make our district what it is, and I'm tickled to have him as our superintendent,” said Board member Hayes Badeaux. </p><p>According to board policy, members are required to review the superintendent's performance every June. Each board member completes an observation report where Martin is rated as either unsatisfactory, needs improvement or satisfactory. He has been rated satisfactory in all his previous evaluations.</p><p>During the process, board members look at the superintendent's record, including how he manages the budget, the finances and employees. He was also evaluated according to student performance and test scores. </p><p>Like Badeaux, board member Debbie Benoit agrees that Martin, is a hard worker who strives to keep a steady flow of communication. </p><p>“I have a really good working relationship with him. He's always available, open communication. He's a hard worker. It's everything you look for in a superintendent,” Benoit said.</p><p>When Martin addressed the board, he credited the district's successes to teachers and employees before reaffirming his plans to continue making student achievement his top priority. </p><p>“Whatever successes we have it isn't because of me,” Martin said. “It's due to our teachers and our employees. Next year we're going to continue our success with our kids.</p><p>“The district looks for student achievement as our priority. It is our No. 1 job and responsibility, and I feel that the district has embraced that philosophy,” he added.</p><p>Staff Writer Aline Carambat can be reached at 850-1148 or aline.carambat@houmatoday.com.</p>